National Space Club
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| Formation | October 8, 1957 |
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| Purpose | Fostering excellence in space activity through interaction between industry and government, and through a continuing program of educational support |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
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Formerly called | National Rocket Club |
The National Space Club is a non-profit corporation in the US which contains representatives of industry, government, educational institutions and private individuals in order to enhance the exchange of information on astronautics, and to relay this information to the public. It provides scholarships and internships to students, and encourages educational space based activities. The Club promotes space leadership by the United States, the advancement of space technology, and recognizes and honors people who have contributed significantly to the fields of rocketry and astronautics. The Club fulfills these objectives with scholarships, grants, internships, luncheons, the Goddard Memorial Dinner, and newsletters.
Origin
[edit]The National Space Club (originally organized as the National Rocket Club) was founded on October 4, 1957, as a club to stimulate the exchange of ideas and information about rocketry and astronautics, and to promote the recognition of United States achievements in space.[1][2]
Awards
[edit]The Goddard Memorial Dinner is the annual awards banquet honoring the late Dr. Robert H. Goddard. During the night, nine awards and one scholarship are presented. The awards include:
- Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy : The Goddard Memorial Trophy is the most prestigious award given by the National Space Club to honor either a lifetime of achievement or a breakthrough discovery or achievement within calendar year.[3]
- Nelson P. Jackson Aerospace Memorial Award : Established in 1960 to honor Nelson P. Jackson, a founder and the first President of the National Space Club, this award is the club’s second most prestigious honor. It recognizes outstanding contributions to advancements in the missile, aircraft, and space fields.[4]: 196 [3]
- Dr. Joseph V. Charyk Award : Administered by the NRO for the employee making an outstanding personal contribution to the national intelligence space program and its mission.[3]
- General Bernard Schriever Award: The General Bernard Schriever Award honors the General’s legacy and vision by recognizing excellence in military space operations and acquisition.[3]
- David Johnson Award: Administered by NOAA recognizing achievements of young professionals in NOAA in the use of satellite data for environmental applications.[3]
- Norman L. Baker Astronautics Engineer Award: Recognition of a significant contribution by a space engineer.
- Eagle Manned Mission Success Award: Administered and funded by AXA Space. A $4,000 stipend is given. Presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to manned space flight.[3]
- Christa McAuliffe Space Educator Award: Foundation grant of $1,500 and plaque to outstanding secondary school teacher in motivating and guiding High School students in the study of space, science and technology.
- Press Award: Recognition to a member of the journalism industry for significant contributions to public knowledge and understanding of astronautics and its impact upon our nation and all humankind.[3]
Olin E. Teague Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to encourage STEM related study includes $15,000 grant to a High School, undergrad or graduate student pursuing STEM education. The scholarship includes the opportunity to serve as the Keynote speaker at the Goddard Memorial Dinner.[3]
Scholarship
[edit]The National Space Club offers a major scholarship each year to encourage study in the field of engineering and science. The scholarship, in the amount of $10,000, is awarded to a U.S. citizen in at least the junior year of an accredited university, who, in the judgment of the award committee, shows the greatest interest and aptitude.
The National Space Club cooperates in the sponsorship of a number of summer internships at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and its Wallops Flight Facility. The National Space Clubs Scholars Program is open to graduating high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have demonstrated an interest and ability in space technologies.
References
[edit]- ^ "NASA Records" (PDF).
- ^ "SMDC CTO speaks at National Space Club breakfast". www.army.mil. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ a b c d e f g h National Space Club Award Descriptions
- ^ Aeronautics and astronautics; an American chronology of science
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